Rickover, Hyman - "Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They ..." :: WIST

Hyman Rickover (1900-1986) US Navy Admiral

Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience.

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Added 01-Feb-2004 | Last update 28-Feb-2007
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